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subtil

тонко

Meaning of subtil

auf subtile, kaum merkliche Weise

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DE[zybˈtiːl]
subtly
subtil - тонко
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subtil belongs to the topic "Style and Taste". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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sachte
Means gently, softly, and without abruptness; closer to physical movement or the manner of an action than to a subtle meaning.
unauffällig
Emphasizes being inconspicuous, not eye-catching, and not drawing attention; closer to “unnoticed” than to “subtly.”
zurückhaltend
Means restrained and not showy; the focus is on moderation and self-control rather than subtlety itself.
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S
🇩🇪de
sachte

Means gently, softly, and without abruptness; closer to physical movement or the manner of an action than to a subtle meaning.

C1Often
U
🇩🇪de
unauffällig

Emphasizes being inconspicuous, not eye-catching, and not drawing attention; closer to “unnoticed” than to “subtly.”

C1Very Often
Z
🇩🇪de
zurückhaltend

Means restrained and not showy; the focus is on moderation and self-control rather than subtlety itself.

C1Often

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subtil Bedeutung: what does it mean?

auf subtile, kaum merkliche Weise

subtil Aussprache: how do you pronounce it?

subtil is pronounced as [zybˈtiːl]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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Is subtil part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

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